Washington, DC: IMF Management has approved the completion of the second review under Zimbabwe’s 10-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP). Completion of the review reflects continued progress in consolidating macroeconomic stability and …
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Developing countries face a host of environmental challenges, but two of the most significant are air pollution and climate change. Wealthy countries face both as well, but the highest levels …
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Economy & Development
Guinea Economic Update 2026: Translating natural resource wealth into private sector growth and jobs
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauCONAKRY, October 7, 20265 – The third edition of the Guinea Economic Update entitled Beyond Mining: Turning Natural Resource Wealth into Private Sector Growth and Jobs highlights that Guinea’s economy …
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Economy & Development
Panama: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPanama City, Panama: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Naomi Griffin, conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Panama during September 23–October 6, 2026. At the …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation Mission to Somalia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Ran Bi, conducted discussions with the Somali authorities in Nairobi during September 21–October 1, 2026 on the 2026 …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Rwanda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: From September 23 to October 6, 2026, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Albert Touna Mama held discussions with the Rwandan authorities on the …
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Economy & Development
Philippines Could Unlock Up to 7.1% of GDP in Fiscal Gains Through Bolder Reforms
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNew Public Finance Review finds that fiscal sustainability and inclusive growth can work in tandem to lift two million Filipinos out of poverty without raising spending MANILA, September 28, 2026 …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Concludes Post-Financing Assessment Mission to Seychelles
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauVictoria, Seychelles: An IMF staff team led by Todd Schneider visited Victoria from September 21-30 to conduct Seychelles’ Post-Financing Assessment (PFA).[1] At the end of the mission, Mr. Schneider issued …
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Economy & Development
Philippines Could Unlock Up to 7.1% of GDP in Fiscal Gains Through Bolder Reforms
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNew Public Finance Review finds that fiscal sustainability and inclusive growth can work in tandem to lift two million Filipinos out of poverty without raising spending MANILA, September 28, 2026 …
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Economy & Development
Uruguay: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMontevideo: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Raphael Espinoza, visited Montevideo during September 14-24 for the 2026 Article IV consultation. At the end of the visit, the mission issued …